S06 - 0004 - Att1 - Vendor RFI Responses.xlsx
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- 36C77626R0040_1
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This is a Request for Information (RFI) responses document compiled from vendor questions regarding a comprehensive Electronic Health Records Management (EHRM) Infrastructure Upgrades project at the Baltimore VA Medical Center. The document contains 110 numbered questions with corresponding answers addressing technical specifications, project logistics, compliance requirements, and scheduling concerns.
The project involves constructing and installing new data center infrastructure across multiple buildings with a Performance Period of 457 calendar days (extended from the original 365 days). Key scope elements include telecommunications cabling (CAT6 and fiber optic installations in conduit and inner-duct), fire alarm integration with Siemens systems, access control systems, video surveillance with new cameras and servers, HVAC systems with rooftop CRAC units, structural steel work, and medical gas systems exclusion. Critical requirements include: no shared duties among project personnel (superintendent, Quality Control Manager, Safety and Security Officer); use of UL-qualified firestopping contractors with independent third-party inspectors; BICSI-licensed telecommunications contractors with minimum five years' experience and specific certification levels; compliance with Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) classifications per specification 01 35 26; adherence to Buy American Act requirements; and Johnson Controls as the mandated Control System Integrator. The project is designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside with specific bonding requirements, and the VA will provide the Commissioning Agent separately. Working hours are defined as 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST with non-peak hours between 5:00 PM to 7:00 AM weekdays and weekends. Significant constraints include no contractor parking provision, limited laydown area availability on Arch Street (requiring city permits), restricted night work hours, and phased construction across five zones while maintaining operational continuity of existing systems with telecommunications cutovers limited to one working shift maximum.
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| # | Question | Answer | |
| 1 | Please confirm the POP of 365 calendar days is inclusive of all the time the VA will require to move in their equipment which is needed for a complete start-up of the overall data center and needed before cut overs between the old system and new system are made within each of the buildings. | POP has been extended to 457 days. | CO Question |
| 2 | Please provide additional time for this procurement. EHRM projects of this size and complexity have had significantly longer procurement durations which benefit the VA by giving sufficient time for the contractors resulting in more accurate pricing. | POP has been extended to 457 days. | Ask Dalton/Look Up |
| 3 | Please confirm if this project will have limited night work as outlined in spec section 01 00 00 Section J. | A/E understands that recabling activities are to be limited to non-peak working hours as indicated in 01 00 00. Any proposed deviations from these working hours are subject to advanced review and written approval by the VA. | Beef up w/ Robert Answer |
| 4 | Please confirm the superintendent shall not have any shared duties as a QCM, SSHO or any other roles on the project. | There will be no shared duties amongst QCM, SSHO, superintendent, etc. | |
| 5 | Please confirm the SSHO shall not have any shared duties as a QCM, superintendent or any other role on the project. | There will be no shared duties amongst QCM, SSHO, superintendent, etc. | |
| 6 | Please confirm the QCM shall not have any shared duties as a SSHO, superintendent or any other role on the project. | There will be no shared duties amongst QCM, SSHO, superintendent, etc. | |
| 7 | Please confirm the VA will provide the Commissioning Agent under a separate contract per 019100 Section 1.2? | Yes, the VA will have Commissioning a the time of award. | |
| 8 | Please confirm that the contractor is to supply all materials testing for the project. | Contractor will supply all materials testing for the project. | |
| 9 | Please confirm that all firestopping must be either installed by an FM global approved contractor, or a UL qualified firestop contractor certified. | All Firestopping must be installed by a UL Firestop contractor per specification requirements | |
| 10 | Please confirm that the contractor is to include the services of a third party independent firestopping inspector in their bid. | Yes, contractor is to include the services of a third party independent firestopping inspector to their bid | |
| 11 | Please confirm that firestopping installers accredited by a firestopping product manufacturer will not be approved by the VA unless they meet the FM global or UL qualifications referenced in section 07 84 00. | A/E confirms that the VA will approve a FM Global or UL Qualified firestopping product based on specification section 07 84 00. | |
| 12 | Please confirm that the VA will provide the contractor with a laydown area for dumpsters, toilets, storage, and trailers. | We can allow for dumpsters to be laid down on Arch St. (back of the hospital), though the VA does not own this street and a permit would need to be procured from the City of Baltimore. Storage area within the hospital's parking complex will be provided. There are toilets within the hospital that can be used. There will be no room outside of the hospital for a trailer. | |
| 13 | Please provide a site plan showing the contractor trailer and laydown area(s). | We will find space on Arch St. for there to be a dumpster, the VA does no own this street so a permit from the city of Baltimore is required. There will be no room available for a trailer. | |
| 14 | Please confirm that contractor parking will be provided on site. This directly impacts pricing. | No parking will be provided. | |
| 15 | Please confirm this project is not tax exempt. | Project is not tax exempt. | |
| 16 | Please confirm the contractor will be required to submit post award the requested information that the telecommunications contractor shall be a BICSI licensed Contractor with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience installing and servicing systems of similar scope and complexity. The Contractor shall provide four (4) current references from clients with systems of similar scope and complexity which became operational in the past three (3) years. At least three (3) of the references shall be utilizing the same system components, in a similar configuration as the proposed system. The references must include a current point of contact, company or agency name, address, telephone number, complete system description, date of completion, and approximate cost of the project. | This is a standard VA TIL specification requirement. Any deviations / exceptions must be approved by the VA | |
| 17 | Please confirm that the telecommunications contractor must submit copies of system manufacturer certification for all technicians. The Contractor shall provide proof project superintendent with BICSI Certified Commercial Installer Level 1, Level 2, or Technician to provide oversight of the project. | This is a standard VA TIL specification requirement. Any deviations / exceptions must be approved by the VA | |
| 18 | Please confirm cable installer must have on staff a Registered Communication Distribution Designer (RCDD) certified by Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI). | This is a standard VA TIL specification requirement. Any deviations / exceptions must be approved by the VA | |
| 19 | Please confirm this project must meet the buy American act requirements. | A/E understands that this project is subject to Buy American Act requirements. A/E defers to VA Contracting for deviations / exceptions to this requirement. | |
| 20 | As this project is a small business set-aside please confirm FAR clauses 52.225-11 and 52.225-12 are applicable on this contract | Solicitation is a total Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set aside. FAR 52.225-11 and FAR 52.225-12 are applicable to this solicitation. | |
| 21 | Please confirm level 4 finish for all finished gypsum board including patches. | Yes, level 4 finish for all finished areas open to public view | |
| 22 | Does the VA have extra network equipment (switch gear, routers, UPS's) to keep the network connected during construction and cut over? | No - the existing equipment has to stay functional until the new TR rooms are complete. | |
| 23 | Are we required to use plenum rated cabling for all areas? Can we use riser rated cabling in non plenum spaces? | Any cable passing through a space MUST be rated for that space. If using riser rated cables within Buildings the Contractor MUST comply with the requirements of the NEC. | |
| 24 | Will flexible metal conduit be allowed? | FMC shall be limited to luminaire whips and no longer than 6'. | |
| 25 | Please confirm the VA will be working and scheduling with the subsystem vendors on scheduling network outages. | The Contractor will need to coordinate with the VA station to provide advanced notice for any planned outages due to demolition / construction activities. Further coordination shall occur between the VA station and VA national group to assist with equipment migrations and servicer provider coordination. | |
| 26 | Please provide floor to finish heights and floor to structure heights for all floors | Answer will be provided in a future solicitation amendment. | |
| 27 | Is the contractor required to provide the licensing for the new Security Cameras? Or will the VA be providing that? | The VA requires that any cameras connected to the existing NVR, does not incur license fees. | |
| 28 | Please confirm that this project is a competitive Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside project and that any bonding provided by a contractor must be through a SDVOSB or SBA/VA APPROVED Mentor-Protege partnership under the SBA/VA Mentor-Protégé program in which the partnership has been approved prior to the bid date. | Confirmed. | |
| 29 | Please confirm that a large business not part of an SBA/VA APPROVED Mentor-Protégé team under the VA Mentor-Protégé program cannot provide a Payment & Performance bond for a SDVOSB. | Confirmed. | |
| 30 | Please confirm that a large business not part of an SBA/VA APPROVED Mentor-Protégé team under the VA Mentor-Protégé program cannot provide a bid guarantee for a SDVOSB. | Confirmed. | |
| 31 | Please confirm contractor must provide a dust-tight 1-hour rated temporary construction wall with locking door to isolate the area of work when altering rated walls in the facility. | PROJECT SHALL COMPLY WITH CLASS, I, II, III & IV ICRA |
REQUIREMENTS. COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS LISTED IN THE
INFECTION CONTROL SECTION OF SPECIFICATION 01 35
26 - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS. SEPARATE ALL OCCUPIED AREAS FROM DEMOLITON, RENOVATION, OR CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES BY TEMPORARY SMOKE-TIGHT CONSTRUCTION PARTITIONS OF GYPSUM
BOARD OR OTHER APPROVED NONCOMBUSTIBLE OR LIMITED-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL.
PARTITIONS SHALL BE FULL HEIGHT, EXTENDING THROUGH SUSPENDED CEILINGS TO
THE FLOOR SLAB OR ROOF DECK ABOVE AND SHALL BE ONE-HOUR FIRE RATED.
| 32 | Please define off hours and the extent of work that will be performed on off-hours. | General Requirements specification 01 00 00 defines working hours as 8:00am - 4:30pm EST. Non-peak hours to be between 5:00pm - 7:00am (weekdays) and weekends. |
| 33 | Please confirm the contractor is to use the quantities provided on the cable tray schedule(s) for each floor and building. | That is correct. |
| 34 | Can the contractor QC manager serve as the photographer if they meet the requirement of having experience photographing construction projects. The term “Commercial Photographer” is vague, has no licensing requirements or any other information required. | That is acceptable, experience/qualifications must be submitted prior to mobilization |
| 35 | Can the QC manager serve as the photographer for the demonstration and training recordings? The term “Commercial Photographer” is vague, has no licensing requirements or any other information required. | That is acceptable, experience/qualifications must be submitted prior to mobilization |
| 36 | Reflected ceiling plans have not been provided for corridor areas, please identify ceiling types in corridors. | Answer will be provided in a future solicitation amendment. |
| 37 | Please confirm we are to use the general floor plans to layout the fiber paths and they have not been included on the enlarged floor plans for each building/floor. | Correct |
| 38 | Please confirm that all new inside plant fiber shall be installed in inner-duct & conduit. | Correct |
| 39 | Please confirm the General Contractor is to have two separate and direct contract with the DDC Contractor and the Systems Integrator. | Correct, refer to Spec Section 23 09 23 / 1.1-G-1 |
| 40 | If system integration is required for this contract, please provide a set of specs for this scope of work. | Systems Integrator scope responsibility is outlined in Spec Section 23 09 23 / 1.1-G |
| 41 | Please confirm no advanced utility metering system is required for this scope of work. | Digital power meters are required per drawings and shall be connected to the BMS system. |
| 42 | Please provide the standardized preselected Control System Integrator as mentioned in 23 09 23 Section G. | The Control System Integrator is Johnson Controls. |
| 43 | Please provide all the sole source justification documentation (brand name justification) on this project as part of the contract documents. | Answer will be provided in a future solicitation amendment. |
| 44 | Please confirm if Procore can be used on this project. | Procore can be used |
| 45 | Referencing drawing M-501 detail #7: Please confirm the intent to bolt through the polypropylene bases into the roof structure. We have not found this type of roof support with predrilled holes for mounting. Would steel base plates with predrilled holes be acceptable if the intent is to anchor to the roof or would non-penetrating roof supports be acceptable? | Non-penetrating roof supports are acceptable for this application. |
| 46 | Please confirm if another set of RFI’s are allowed past the due date. Many subcontractors have expressed the turnaround time from the site visit to the RFI deadline is very quick and do not have an adequate amount of time to thoroughly review contract drawings. | Interested parties may continue to submit questions after the initial question period deadline has closed. The VA will review submitted questions and may provide an response if it is determined to be in the governements best interest to do so. |
| 47 | Drawing # AW001 in the "01- BID SET" calls for Rowmark engraving plastic (which utilizes adhesives) to create the raised text on signage with grade 2 braille beads for braille. However, Specification 10 14 08 Section D-1 indicates text cannot be applied with adhesive and rather photo etched polymer. Please confirm adhesive application is acceptable. | Specifications take precidence over drawings. |
| 48 | Fire extinguisher signage is listed as red paint M3 – please provide additional color information. | Change M3 to A02 - Acrylic Red - 186 C (C0/ M100/ Y75/ K4) |
| 49 | Please confirm if workstation outlet DV1 are to be demo’d. Certain DV1 and DD2 indicators have hatch marks across the symbol. | DV1 indicates "Demo Voice - 1 drop" and DD2 indicates "Demo Data - 2 drops". |
| 50 | Please provide additional information and part identification on the Eaton Tripp Lite Series Products for the HACS system 10 60 00. | Answer will be provided in a future solicitation amendment. |
| 51 | Please confirm whether existing telecom cabling shown for removal is to be removed back to source, or abandoned in place beyond the limits shown on TN drawings. | All existing telecom cabling shown for removal shall be removed back to the source. |
| 52 | Please confirm the termination method for the backbone cabling? TN502 references MTP pre-terminated cables, while TN505 references LC fusion-spliced connections. | Provide MTP pre-terminated cables where noted on the drawings. Sheet TN505 fusion-spliced pertains to 1st Level Backbone |
| 53 | Is there a preference in color for CAT6 and multiconductor cable? | The VA preference is Blue, Gary or white |
| 54 | Please provide additional drawings for ACS pages. | We will need additional detail for this request |
| 55 | Please provide the incumbent access control manufacturer and system. | Answer will be provided in a future solicitation amendment. |
| 56 | Please confirm if the phasing plan intends for installations to be done via IDF stack or floor-by-floor. | Please see Specification Division 01 00 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS for phasing. |
| 57 | 01 00 00-09 1.6 Phase 2 Overview indicates the VA is to provide 10 new switches to OIT for TR’s. Please confirm no additional switches are required by contractor unless noted otherwise in contract documents. | Correct |
| 58 | Please confirm the polarity of the MPO-MPO cassettes? Section 27 11 19 (2.3.C) notes cassettes types A and B. | Requirements is for Universal A and B cassettes |
| 59 | Please confirm if there is an Emergency Radio requirement (27 32 41). Specification 27 05 11-7 references a DAS emergency radio system and points to 27 32 41. | No new DAS emergency radio system on this project |
| 60 | Specification 27 05 11-7 references a DAS radio system in section 27 53 19. Please provide specification 27 53 19. | No new DAS emergency radio system on this project |
| 61 | Please clarify access, work hours, and phasing constraints for telecom work within interstitial spaces. | 01 00 00 General Requirements defines working hours (8:00-4:30 EST); So long as you are not disrupting access/connection of anything within the area (network, utilities, etc.) interstitial spaces can be accessed by contractor at their discretion. Work that could cause excessive noise should be considered when working adjacent to active medical spaces |
| 62 | Please confirm if the existing system will be operational during new installations via phases. | Existing systems are to remain operational to the greatest extent possible during phasing of new installations. |
| 63 | Please provide the existing Video and Surveillance System make and manufacturer for integration with new cameras and servers. | Answer will be provided in a future solicitation amendment. |
| 64 | Please confirm no additional cameras outside of TR rooms are required unless noted by contract documents. | Correct |
| 65 | Is there specific access control hardware required for the new Access Controller (Make, Model, Part #)? | See Door hardware specification for door hardware that is to interface to the access controller. |
| 66 | Setting the structural steel and CRAC units on the roof will require a heavy crane pick from the street level. Will the VA assist in expediting the necessary street closure/lane restriction permits with Baltimore City DOT, or is this entirely on the contractor? | Permits are to be obtained solely by the contractor. |
| 67 | Installing the new Division 05 rooftop steel requires penetrating the existing roof membrane. Who is the manufacturer of the existing roof, and who holds the active warranty so we can utilize certified installers for the flashing? | Roof manufacturer depends on which section of the roof is being penetrated. The Maintenance & Operations department of the Baltimore VA holds any actie warranties and work can be coordinated with them. |
| 68 | The project requires 5 phasing zones, heavy 2nd-floor demolition, and long-lead rooftop CRAC units within a 365-day POP. Will the VA extend the POP to accommodate documented manufacturer delays for the HVAC and Electrical gear? | POP has been extended to 457 days. |
| 69 | Drawing 001A-P02a shows temporary poly access points, but the SOW requires ICRA levels from the bid enclosures. Will VA Infection Control permit poly access points, or are hard-wall anterooms strictly required? | Hardwall anterooms are only required in ICRA class IV enclosures |
| 70 | The SOW mandates sealing "existing penetrations." Will the VA establish a fixed "Existing Firestop Allowance" (e.g., $50,000) to ensure all bidders evaluate this unquantifiable risk equally? | Contractors will need to make their own determinations |
| 71 | Who is the proprietary incumbent Fire Alarm vendor for the Baltimore VAMC, so we may request a quote for the required programming and NFPA 72 matrix integration? | Siemens |
| 72 | Phasing vs Continuous Operations - Reference: 01 00 00 – General Requirements - Clarify allowable outage durations and sequencing for critical systems given requirement for uninterrupted operations. | Outages for telecommunications recabling / cutovers are to be limited to one working shift. Outages that extend beyond this duration will need to be brought to the VA's attention in advance and written authorization from the VA is required for permission to proceed. |
| 73 | Telecom Cutover Responsibility - Reference: 01 00 00 – Phasing / Telecom - Clarify responsibility and scheduling for VA OIT cutover activities. | Contractor is responsible for providing the schedule for anticipated cutover timeframes within given phased areas. The VA will assist with notifying the VA national group assisting with equipment migrations, coinciding with the Contractor's scheduled cutovers. |
| 74 | Temporary Network Connectivity - Reference: 01 00 00 – Phasing / Telecom - Define requirements for temporary systems and acceptable downtime. | Outages for telecommunications recabling / cutovers are to be limited to one working shift. Outages that extend beyond this duration will need to be brought to the VA's attention in advance and written authorization from the VA is required for permission to proceed. |
| 75 | ICRA Requirements - Reference: 01 00 00 – Phasing / ICRA - Provide project-specific ICRA classifications and containment requirements. | ICRA classifications and containment requirements are stated in sheet AS101, 001AS-10P1, 001AS-10P2, and 001AS-10P3 |
| 76 | Existing Conditions - Reference: 01 00 00 – General Requirements - Clarify contractor responsibility for verifying existing conditions. | 01 00 00 General Requirements - Section 1.7 - Alterations specifically details the survey extent and reporting responsibilies for discrepancies noted between contract drawings and existing conditions |
| 77 | Commissioning Scope - Reference: Divisions 21–28 - Clarify commissioning authority. | Commissioning Agent will be appointed by the VA |
| 78 | Laydown Areas - Reference: 01 00 00 – Storage - Provide staging and storage locations. | See question 12's answer |
| 79 | Medical Gas Quantities - Reference: Design Guide - Confirm RCP governs quantities. | NFPA 99 governs quantities of Medical Gas outlets. There is no Medical Gas scope on this project. |
| 80 | WAGD Scope (Waste Anesthesia Gas Disposal) - Reference: Drawings - Confirm WAGD room requirements. | WAGD work is excluded from the scope of this project as there is no Medical Gas included in project. |
| 81 | Spec vs Drawing Conflict - Reference: All Documents - Confirm precedence hierarchy. | General Note 2, G-001: "SPECIFICATIONS SHALL SUPERSEDE DRAWINGS IN THE CASE OF ANY CONFLICTING INFORMATION. BRING TO THE AWARENESS OF AND VERIFY WITH VA COR PRIOR TO PROCEEDING |
| 82 | Ceiling Lift Tracks - Reference: Drawings - Identify required rooms and support. | No ceiling lift tracks found |
| 83 | Door Hardware - Reference: Design Alert - Confirm lock requirements. | No design alerts related to lock requirements for TR's found |
| 84 | Bathroom Slopes - Reference: Design Alert - Confirm slope requirements. | No bathroom slopes found |
| 85 | Interstitial Access - Reference: Design Alert - Define access requirements. | The interstitial spaces are fully accessible 24 hours. VA will provide Keys if required and/or any safety requirements. |
| 86 | Ceiling Congestion - Reference: Drawings - Question: Define clearance requirements. | Additional information needed to answer this question. Clearance requirements vary by equipment type and discipline. |
| 87 | Structural Support - Reference: Drawings - Provide loading criteria. | Additional information needed to answer this question. Which loading criteria is being referenced? Please see S-001. |
| 88 | Finish Requirements - Reference: Specs - Confirm infection control finishes. | Refer to spec section 01 35 26 - 23 sub paragraph 1.14D |
| 89 | Code Conflicts - Reference: General - Confirm governing code. | General Note 2, G-001: "SPECIFICATIONS SHALL SUPERSEDE DRAWINGS IN THE CASE OF ANY CONFLICTING INFORMATION. BRING TO THE AWARENESS OF AND VERIFY WITH VA COR PRIOR TO PROCEEDING |
| 90 | Secure Area Access - Reference: General - Define access procedures. | Assuming this refers to controlled spaces (i.e. TRs and Data Center). Contractor to coordinate with VA station for badging protocols for workers as well as security procedures for working within these spaces and securing during non-working hours. |
| 91 | Define access procedures. | Assuming this refers to controlled spaces (i.e. TRs and Data Center). Contractor to coordinate with VA station for badging protocols for workers as well as security procedures for working within these spaces and securing during non-working hours. |
| 92 | Who is the current water treatment contractor for the building? | Barclay |
| 93 | Referencing drawings M-413, M-422, M-427, M-432, M-437 and M-422: Please confirm it is the intent to have all condensate lines from floors above to drain into the 1” drain into the breakroom sink on Level 1. | The intent to drain condensate for the mini-split units serving the rooms depicted on M-413, M-422, M-427, M-432, M-437, and M-442 are draining to the breakroom sink on level 1. |
| 94 | Referencing drawing M-418: To the left of column line 7/C there is a condensate line that turns down. This line does not appear on other drawings. | The condensate piping in question is discharged at the mop sink found in HAC 2B-120 on sheet P-401. |
| 95 | Referencing drawing P-401: Note #2 refers to drawing P-403 for the continuation of the 1-1/2” condensate line draining into the existing mop sink. Is this the same condensate line shown on drawing M-418? If so, is this line 1” as shown on M-418 or 1-1/2” as stated on P-401? | This condensate is the same line as what is seen on M-418. Size condensate disposal line per sizes shown on M-418. 1” size continues until the indirect discharge above the existing mop sink with a minimum 1" airgap in HAC 2B-120. |
| 96 | Referencing drawings M-448 & M-504: Drawing M-504 shows building cold water line to the new glycol feed tank but it is not shown on M-448. Please clarify where the ¾” cold water line is to be connected in room 7D-100. | CW service comes from 7D-100D. Please see P-404 for piping connection. |
| 97 | please confirm that a project schedule is not needed for the job | A project schedule IS needed for this job |
| 98 | We feel that the current duration of 365 days will be extremely difficult to achieve. This is due to the long lead time on electrical gear and the complex phasing requirements. We ask that the duration be extended to 545 days. | POP has been extended to 457 days. |
| 99 | What is the exis�Ÿng Lenel systems Dongle ID? | Answer will be provided in a future solicitation amendment. |
| 100 | What is the current controller capacity of the PACS comm server? | Answer will be provided in a future solicitation amendment. |
| 101 | What is the maximum controller capacity of the PACS comm server? | Answer will be provided in a future solicitation amendment. |
| 102 | How many readers are available on the Lenel server? | Answer will be provided in a future solicitation amendment. |
| 103 | How many readers are being used on the Lenel server? | Answer will be provided in a future solicitation amendment. |
| 104 | Is the existng PACS currently full FIPS 201 FICAM compliant? | Answer will be provided in a future solicitation amendment. |
| 105 | Does the existing PACS have valid pivCLASS and pivCHECK licensing and hardware for existin enrollment workstations? | Answer will be provided in a future solicitation amendment. |
| 106 | Is there a typical diagram or drawing set for the Security Control Room? | Answer will be provided in a future solicitation amendment. |
| 107 | What is the existing camera manufacturer? | Answer will be provided in a future solicitation amendment. |
| 108 | What model is the existing camera NVRs? | Answer will be provided in a future solicitation amendment. |
| 109 | How much storage is available for all existing NVRs? | Answer will be provided in a future solicitation amendment. |
| 110 | Are there licenses available for all additional cameras? | Answer will be provided in a future solicitation amendment. |
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| 1 | Rooftop Rigging | Div 05 / 23 | Setting the structural steel and CRAC units on the roof will require a heavy crane pick from the street level. Will the VA assist in expediting the necessary street closure/lane restriction permits with Baltimore City DOT, or is this entirely on the contractor? | Critical |
| 2 | Roof Warranty | Div 07 | Installing the new Division 05 rooftop steel requires penetrating the existing roof membrane. Who is the manufacturer of the existing roof, and who holds the active warranty so we can utilize certified installers for the flashing? | High |
| 3 | Phasing vs POP | Div 01 / SOW | The project requires 5 phasing zones, heavy 2nd-floor demolition, and long-lead rooftop CRAC units within a 365-day POP. Will the VA extend the POP to accommodate documented manufacturer delays for the HVAC and Electrical gear? | Critical |
| 4 | ICRA | 001A-P02a / SOW | Drawing 001A-P02a shows temporary poly access points, but the SOW requires ICRA levels from the bid enclosures. Will VA Infection Control permit poly access points, or are hard-wall anterooms strictly required? | High |
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| 5 | Firestopping Scope | Div 07 / SOW | The SOW mandates sealing "existing penetrations." Will the VA establish a fixed "Existing Firestop Allowance" (e.g., $50,000) to ensure all bidders evaluate this unquantifiable risk equally? | High |
| 6 | Fire Alarm Matrix | Spec 28 31 | Who is the proprietary incumbent Fire Alarm vendor for the Baltimore VAMC, so we may request a quote for the required programming and NFPA 72 matrix integration? | High |
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